Tag: WaterFire Arts Center
Beefed-up WaterFire looking for massive 250th anniversary turnout
After several years of scaled back programming, WaterFire Providence is looking to bounce back this year, and it's hoping to use the nation's 250th...
WaterFire Providence announces 2026 season
PROVIDENCE – The 2026 WaterFire season will include eight full lightings, six partial lightings and four Starts at Sunset lightings on the Micheal S....
WaterFire well worth investing in
Providence and WaterFire are linked for the next 20 years thanks to a lease deal that is as good for the city as it...
City provides $3.75M spark for WaterFire; is it enough to keep...
The city of Providence is using a $3.75 million sale-leaseback deal to come to the financial rescue of the popular WaterFire Providence, and supporters...
Smiley signs lease agreement with WaterFire
PROVIDENCE – Mayor Brett P. Smiley on Wednesday signed a 20-year agreement between the city and WaterFire Providence that allows the nonprofit to stay in its...
Providence City Council advances Mile of History project amid fierce debate
PROVIDENCE – The City Council granted first passage Thursday to an ordinance that would fund major upgrades along Benefit Street as part of the...
Employees integral to Russell Morin’s 114 years of catering success
Russell Morin Catering & Events, the catering division of Morin’s Inc., is one of the longest-established hospitality businesses in the United States.
While based in...
Bookstore plays vital role in downtown Providence community
When thinking of a name for his bookstore, Scott McCullough recalled his days learning about Plato’s Symposium as a philosophy student in college.
Plato’s Symposium...
Philanthropy Calendar, Feb. 15, 2023
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Philanthropy Calendar, Feb. 1, 2023
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